— Med-Surg Nursing II Clinical

Catalog description

This course offers concurrent nursing theory and clinical experience, emphasizing the study and application of management principles, identification of the LPN’S role as a member of the health care team and effective communication and collaborative techniques. It provides opportunities for the student to develop nursing judgment and critical-thinking skills in the care of adult patients adapting to acute and chronic health problems. Clinical experience provides students with training in the hospital, home health, hospice, clinic, ambulatory surgery, health department, and school-based health centers. Students also participate in community events such as health fairs, health screening, immunizations, and other community education-based services. Concurrent enrollment in NURS 1051 is required. These are linked courses requiring passing grades in both to receive credit for either.